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Barbara Chaliz

Avon Lake,OH

Summary

Accomplished and energetic professional with over 20 years of dedicated experience, demonstrating a strong track record of success in effective bilingual communication and interpersonal skills. A proven and motivated leader, approaching every task with a team-oriented mindset, leveraging distinctive abilities in clerical work, customer service, and computer proficiency to contribute to the organization's mission. Recognized for exceptional organizational and prioritization skills, as well as a strong work ethic and attention to detail. Committed to excellent attendance and fostering positive relationships with colleagues, consistently striving to make a positive impact in any role undertaken.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Bilingual Administrator

Aston Carter (part of Alleges Group)
2022.10 - 2022.12
  • Responsible for performing a variety of administrative tasks including inputting individual information
    as each person arrives to the shelters.
  • On a daily, there are busses of homeless people that are chartered
    to 1 of 15 shelters across the Chicago Area.
  • Responsible for performing variety of administrative tasks including inputting individual information as each person arrives to shelters
  • Conducts detailed registration intake process and connects individuals with other services/resources available.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
  • Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
  • Organized workflow and delegated tasks effectively to ensure timely project completion without compromising quality.
  • Managed office inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies were available while minimizing waste and unnecessary spending.

Dual Assistant General Manager/General Manager

Courtyard and TownePlace Suites by Marriott
2022.08 - 2022.10
  • Assisted the General Manager in managing two properties, total of 207 guest rooms and their operations on a day-to-day basis
  • Ensured compliance with management company and franchise standards and delivered outstanding guest service and financial performance.
  • Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits.
  • Motivated, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
  • Collaborated with the General Manager on marketing initiatives to increase brand awareness and drive sales growth.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving concerns in a timely manner.
  • • Ensures compliance with management company and franchise standards for personnel administration
    and performance, service to patrons, and room rates
    • Delivers outstanding guest service and financial performance
    • Delegates authority and assigns responsibility to all employees; supervises work activities of all
    employees
    • Ensures staff receives proper training for each position, including safety training and standard

Assistant General Manager (AGM)

Extended Stay America Cleveland Airport
2022.03 - 2022.08

Assisted the General Manager in managing the property operations on a day-to-day basis for 120 guest rooms.

  • Resolved guest and Associate issues and ensured guest satisfaction.
  • Responsible for working various shifts on front desk. Insuring all front desk operations, are conducted according to policies and procedures and brand standards.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving concerns in a timely manner.
  • Resolved problems promptly to elevate customer approval.
  • Mentored staff members, fostering a supportive work environment that enhanced employee performance and retention.

Hotel General Manager (Bilingual)

Motel 9
2018.01 - 2021.04
  • Managed the whole motel and operations while residing on the property
  • Ensured compliance with operational goals and managed budgets and financial plans.
  • Supervised team of 8 front desk agents and helped to resolve issues arising during shifts.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations of 120-room hotel with staff of 15 employees.

Office Administrative Assistant/Receptionist (Bilingual)

Snider Blake Temp Agency
2018.01 - 2018.01
  • Performed general office duties including answering phones, filing documents, and providing clerical support.
  • Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phones, routing telephone calls or
    messages to appropriate staff and greeting visitors.
    • Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team
    members.
    • Composed sensitive, confidential reports, documentation, rent statements and payments.
    • Provided clerical support to 10 company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
    • Provided logistical support for programs, meetings, and events, including room reservations, agenda
    preparation and calendar maintenance

Customer Service Specialist/Cashier (Bilingual)

Home Depot Elyria
2016.01 - 2018.01
  • Provided dedicated customer service and maintained knowledge of store policies
  • Developed client relationships and exceeded sales goals.
  • Lifted up to 75 pounds at once and used forklift to move heavier loads.
  • Dedicated Customer Service Representative motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and
    contribute to company success.
    Devoting to highest customer service through efficient team and customer account management.
    • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store policies regarding payment, returns and exchanges,
    prevented store losses using awareness, diligence, and integrity.
    • Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding sales goals.
    • Cross trained and provided back-up for other customer service representatives when needed.
    • Provided weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports listing sales figures and client histories

Customer Service/Cashier/Sales Associate

Kmart/Sears Holding
2012.01 - 2016.01
  • Provided customer service and sales support, trained coworkers, and developed client relationships.
  • Lifted up to 50 pounds at once and used forklift to move heavier loads.

Front Desk Receptionist/Office Assistant (Bilingual)

Orlando Harley Davidson
2007.01 - 2009.01
  • Managed clerical tasks, coordinated class arrangements, and provided premium service to 15 students per class.
  • Managed multifaceted clerical tasks (e.g., translating bilingual data, data entry, filing, records
    management and billing.
    • Coordinated class arrangements, maintained database, and ensured the delivery of premium service
    our students to become motorcycle licensees.
    • Provided timely, courteous, and knowledgeable response to information requests; screened and
    transferred calls; and prepared official Harley Davidson correspondence.
    • Co-developed comprehensive, training manuals that enabled faster ramp up for our Riders' Ed coaches
    and staff.
    • Earned excellent marks on performance reviews, with citations for excellence in areas including work
    volume, accuracy, and quality.
    • Communicated effectively with staff members to prepare welcome packages for new students.
    • Established strong relationships with other departments to gain support and effectively achieve results.
    • Helped coordinate dozens of phones and in store marketing recruitment that contributed to consistently
    high enrollment levels. Entrusted to manage office in the supervisor's absence

Education

Diploma - Computer Science

Samuel Gompers High School
Bronx, NY
06.1989

College Degree - Art History

Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY
01.1992

Associate's - Business

Roberts Business Institute
Midtown New York, NY
01.1994

Skills

MS Office

  • Office Administration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Recordkeeping and File Management
  • Customer Service
  • Administrative Support
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Decision-Making
  • Team Building and Leadership
  • Office Management
  • Personable and Approachable
  • Data Confidentiality
  • Team Collaboration
  • Document Management
  • Staff Management
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Scheduling
  • Relationship Development
  • Goal Setting
  • Employee Supervision
  • Deadline Adherence
  • Business Administration
  • New Hire Onboarding
  • Document Control
  • Resourceful and Analytical
  • Strategic Planning
  • Budget Management
  • Timesheet Processing
  • Events Coordination
  • Operations Management
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Supplies Ordering
  • Project Management
  • Multiple Priorities Management
  • Performance Improvement
  • Executive Support
  • Record preparation
  • Resource optimization
  • Information Management
  • Technical Documentation
  • Travel Arrangements
  • Program Leadership
  • Organizational Skills
  • Excellent Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Written Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Problem-Solving
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Issue Research
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Network Administration

Authorization

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Personal Information

  • Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
  • Title: Hotel General Manager/Customer Service

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Bilingual Administrator

Aston Carter (part of Alleges Group)
2022.10 - 2022.12

Dual Assistant General Manager/General Manager

Courtyard and TownePlace Suites by Marriott
2022.08 - 2022.10

Assistant General Manager (AGM)

Extended Stay America Cleveland Airport
2022.03 - 2022.08

Hotel General Manager (Bilingual)

Motel 9
2018.01 - 2021.04

Office Administrative Assistant/Receptionist (Bilingual)

Snider Blake Temp Agency
2018.01 - 2018.01

Customer Service Specialist/Cashier (Bilingual)

Home Depot Elyria
2016.01 - 2018.01

Customer Service/Cashier/Sales Associate

Kmart/Sears Holding
2012.01 - 2016.01

Front Desk Receptionist/Office Assistant (Bilingual)

Orlando Harley Davidson
2007.01 - 2009.01

Diploma - Computer Science

Samuel Gompers High School

College Degree - Art History

Fashion Institute of Technology

Associate's - Business

Roberts Business Institute
Barbara Chaliz